Dodge Journey 2011 vs Lexus RX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Dodge Journey engine produces 104 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 121 NM less than Lexus RX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 litres | 72 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Journey might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Dodge Journey is 12 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Journey is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 446 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1570 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`381 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 26 200 | |
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